Bill > A02414

This bill repeals subdivision 2 of section 245.30 of the criminal procedure law, which currently provides provisions related to discovery and a defendant's ability to request access to a crime scene or other relevant premises. In criminal legal proceedings, discovery is the process by which both the prosecution and defense can obtain evidence from each other before trial. This specific repeal means that defendants will no longer have a statutory right to request court orders granting them access to crime scenes or other locations relevant to their case. By eliminating this provision, the bill potentially restricts defendants' ability to independently investigate or examine physical evidence locations, which could impact their defense strategy. The bill is straightforward in its objective, with an immediate effective date upon enactment, meaning the change to the criminal procedure law will take effect as soon as it is signed into law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2414